<h4>Introduction to One Nation, One Time Initiative</h4><p>The concept of <strong>'One Nation, One Time'</strong> signifies a national initiative to standardize and mandate the adoption of a single, unified time zone across all sectors within India. This aims to eliminate any potential confusion or operational discrepancies arising from varied timekeeping practices.</p><div class='info-box'><p>The initiative has gained recent traction with the drafting of new rules to reinforce this vision.</p></div><h4>Why in News? Drafting of Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2023</h4><p>The <strong>Department of Consumer Affairs</strong>, in collaboration with key scientific and research bodies, has recently drafted the <strong>Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time (IST) Rules), 2023</strong>. This legislative step underscores the government's commitment to formalizing a singular time standard.</p><div class='info-box'><p>Key collaborating organizations include the <strong>Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL)</strong> and the <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)</strong>.</p></div><h4>Objective of the Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2023</h4><p>The primary goal of these newly drafted rules is to ensure the consistent and mandatory adoption of <strong>Indian Standard Time (IST)</strong> across all sectors nationwide. This standardization is crucial for seamless operations and national integration.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>The rules are a significant step towards realizing the overarching vision of <strong>'One Nation, One Time'</strong>, ensuring uniformity in timekeeping throughout the country.</p></div>